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Color lithograph on paper - Published by The Metropolitan Opera - Suite: The Metropolitan Opera II Suite - In excellent condition - Hand signed and numbered // Il Pagliacci by Karel Appel, created in 1984, is a limited edition color lithograph from The Metropolitan Opera II Suite. The work showcases Appel’s signature expressionistic style, characterized by bold, energetic strokes and a vibrant color palette. The central figure, an Italian clown, is depicted with exaggerated features and emotional intensity, blending abstraction with figuration. The use of bright reds, blues, and greens against a dark background highlights the figure’s dramatic and somewhat melancholic expression, evoking the operatic themes of tragedy and performance. The piece is hand-signed and numbered, emphasizing its uniqueness and collectible value.
Il Pagliacci, 1984
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Color lithograph on paper - Published by The Metropolitan Opera - Suite: The Metropolitan Opera II Suite - In excellent condition - Hand signed and numbered // Il Pagliacci by Karel Appel, created in 1984, is a limited edition color lithograph from The Metropolitan Opera II Suite. The work showcases Appel’s signature expressionistic style, characterized by bold, energetic strokes and a vibrant color palette. The central figure, an Italian clown, is depicted with exaggerated features and emotional intensity, blending abstraction with figuration. The use of bright reds, blues, and greens against a dark background highlights the figure’s dramatic and somewhat melancholic expression, evoking the operatic themes of tragedy and performance. The piece is hand-signed and numbered, emphasizing its uniqueness and collectible value.
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What is abstract art?
Abstract art uses form, shape, line, and color to create a visual experience without attempting to represent external reality. The composition exists independently of the world's visual references, focusing on expressing ideas and emotions through non-representational means.
